Heinously overdue giveaway

You guys are awesome! I always knew this of course, but it was re-confirmed when your replies to this desperate post enabled me to fix my own sewing machine without having to send it off anywhere. I know I don’t thank you often enough and because actions speak louder than words, I thought a giveaway might be nice. I actually wanted to do one when I reached 300 followers, which makes this heinously overdue as I have bizarrely / miraculously / overwhelmingly accumulated 360 of you now! WOW!!!

Anyway, before I get overcome with emotion, here’s what’s up for grabs:

FOR MY SEWING BUDDIES

1.5m of a funky floral cotton

A reprinted pattern from 1946 -Vogue 8728 in sizes 16-22. I instantly fell in love with this design when I saw Casey's and Adey's stunning versions!

Cath Kidston's Tips for Vintage Style booklet

FOR MY KNITTING BUDDIES

Claire Montgomerie's Knitting Vintage - filled with such gorgeous patterns including accessories, jumpers and even a gorgeous 1950s-style dress!

This giveaway is open to absolutely anyone on this planet who follows my blog. Please enter by Wednesday 16 May by leaving a comment to let me know which 'gift' you'd like to win - and remember to include your contact details. Two randomly chosen winners will be announced on Friday 18 May.

73 comments:

Oh I'd love to win the sewing one - I've never been interested in that pattern but just clicked through to those gorgeous two you linked in the post and oh dear there goes another pattern added to the list!

Wow. From one UKer to another, I would love the knitting book. I have just started to knit and would love an inspired vintage knitting book as am too big for the regular vintage knitting patterns. At least that book would cater for the Bronte Sisters, which run a little larger than the average vintage lady lol

Great idea you had! I'll love to be considered for the sewing bundle. I reply love the vintage pattern. I've been thinking to buy it, but now O might not have to :)Simona - draculashbv atgmail dot comPS keep up the good work! Love reading your posts

I'm glad you managed to get your machine fixed. Mine isn't sounding very good but none of the local shops will look at it as I isn't that expensive :-(Please put me down for the fabric package. I loved casey's version too :-)Craftedbyme@rocketmail.com

Amazing giveaway! I hope to one day fall into the "knitting buddy" category so I can tackle such darling vintage-styled projects, but for now please put my name in for the sewing buddy giveaway. I'd LOVE to win - that fabric is too cute!Thanks. :)

I was awfully tempted by that pattern/fabric combo but then got WOOED by the vintage knit dress. I will knit the hell out of some of those babies, should I be lucky enough to win! Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on hitting 360!

so glad to hear you were able to fix your machine yourself! :)thank you for offering the giveaway, it's very generous. If I won I would love to have the fabric, pattern, and booklet. kbroadd1 -at- gmail -dot- com

Congrats on having so many followers! And for having such a great giveaway. :) I am a sewing newb, but a Vogue pattern in my size and that cute floral print are really hard to pass up. (Also I am running out of places to store knitting books, magazines, and patterns...)

Hello Marie,My name is Alan Bamber and along with my father and brother (Roy and Steven) we run our family sewing machine business. Dad started the whole thing after the war (1946).

Anyway, I read dozens and dozens of blogs and I'm drawn to those that write from the heart. I grew up in this business and it is my everyday life.

If I had found your email address I would have used it and been rather more discreet. I didn't, so I am using your comments section as my vehicle, forgive me.

I only wanted to say how I admire the sum of your blog. It's taken time, effort and talent. Anyway, if you'd allow me, I'd like to send you a sewing machine, a Brother Innovis 10A. No charge, no fee. Choose to use it as you wish. Maybe you'd let me use the odd piece to show others what can be achieved, but it's up to you and don't be cross, I would never wish to upset you.

I have to give you some contact details, so... phone me on 0161 707 7786.

I just found your blog and started following it! It's lovely :) I love your Renfrews!Anyway I'ma new knitter so I'd love the knitting book :)You can find my contact details in my blogger profile by clicking my name :)

I got a weird email about the comment didn't go through so I'm trying again. Hope it works this time??

Great giveaway! I will throw my hat in the sewing ring please Marie. I haven't forgotten about the pattern I already have from you - it's on the to do list as NEXT to trace! As is making a list of my vintage patterns for you! :)